Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has released its mission statistics for 2025, revealing the scale of the lifesaving work delivered across the region.
The charity responded to 1,159 emergency missions over the past 12 months. Each incident saw the critical care team deliver hospital-level treatment directly to people in urgent need.
In Bath alone, the crew attended 97 emergencies. From Lansdown to Larkhall and Twerton to Widcombe, the helicopter and rapid response vehicles supported patients involved in serious accidents and medical emergencies.
The Royal United Hospital in Bath was the single most frequent destination for patients requiring onward care, with 99 people transferred from across the region. The charity says this reinforces the importance of being able to reach hospital quickly when every second counts.
Barbara Gray, chief executive designate, said, “Behind every number is a real person – someone’s loved one. These figures show just how vital our work is, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team. We’re so grateful to everyone who supports us and helps keep this lifesaving service running.”
Across the county, Swindon saw the highest number of callouts, with 188 incidents recorded in locations including Cricklade, Highworth and Royal Wootton Bassett.
Chippenham received 97 missions, followed by Salisbury and surrounding areas including Amesbury, Tidworth and Tisbury with 83. Trowbridge experienced 82 incidents.
Further figures show the crew attended:
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56 missions in Devizes
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49 across Warminster and Mere
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45 in Melksham
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38 in Westbury
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30 in Calne
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28 in Marlborough
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24 in Bradford-on-Avon
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17 in Corsham
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14 in Malmesbury
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9 in Pewsey
Doctors travelled on board for 61% of missions. This enabled the team to provide complex emergency procedures such as anaesthesia, advanced pain relief and even surgery when needed.
Over the course of the year, the air ambulance transported 333 patients to major hospitals. Alongside the RUH, Southmead Hospital in Bristol received 93 patients, while 43 were taken to Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance receives no direct government funding. Instead, it relies on donations, business support and fundraising to stay operational.
Families can get involved in many ways – from joining the charity lottery to taking part in sponsored challenges.
To learn more or donate, visit wiltshirebathairambulance.org.uk.
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